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The same out-of-the box comfort you love from our original Moab hiking boot, re-imagined for long days on the job. Premium waterproof leather with durable rubber reinforcements and a lightweight, non-metallic composite toe make the Moab 2 Vent Waterproof the perfect boot for outdoor work.

FEATURES• TIME-TESTED FIT: Built on the original Moab platform - a favorite on the trail for comfort and durability since 2006.
• PREMIUM MATERIALS: Waterproof full-grain leather with reinforcements built to last on the jobsite.
• LIGHTWEIGHT PROTECTION: Non-metallic composite toe for protection without the bulk.

Tbeck82Slip resistance on an oily surface.First and foremost, I have wanted merrell to come out with a work boot for years, as merrell is my only choice for daily use shoes. I have been rocking a pair of chameleons for over four years. I work in an aluminum extrusion plant and all the floors have an epoxy covering with no traction granules. Most times there is hydraulic fluid or draw lube on the floor, so slip resistance is a major concern for me, third in line to safety toe, and comfort. My Moab work boots are great as far as foot bed comfort, the water resistance/proof works great my feet stay dry and do not sweat which was a wonderful surprise. Most water resistant/proof boots cause my feet to sweat profusely as during the summer months it is consistently over 100 degrees in my workplace with the heat index factored in. Now, as far as slip resistance is concerned there is room for improvement in that category, that is why I lowered my rating to 4 stars. I have not had any falls or even close calls to a fall in these shoes, but I have had better performance for slip resistance in the past.
My overall impression of these work shoes is that the comfort of these shoes far outweigh the slip resistance. I would say that my work environment is an extreme condition, and that even the best performing shoes I have had in the past lost all their traction advantages within a month and a half. I am getting close to a month in my Moab's and they continue to get more comfortable and are not showing wear at the seams. I am fairly confident that I will make it far beyond my normal six month maximum use time and I am not surprised that the merrell quality is present in their work boot line but I am pleasantly surprised at how the materials are holding up to my workplace.

Tbeck82

From
Illinois
AgeSize and Width Purchased:GenderProduct Use
Factory
Product Use

Slip resistance on an oily surface.

Aug 04, 2017

First and foremost, I have wanted merrell to come out with a work boot for years, as merrell is my only choice for daily use shoes. I have been rocking a pair of chameleons for over four years. I work in an aluminum extrusion plant and all the floors have an epoxy covering with no traction granules. Most times there is hydraulic fluid or draw lube on the floor, so slip resistance is a major concern for me, third in line to safety toe, and comfort. My Moab work boots are great as far as foot bed comfort, the water resistance/proof works great my feet stay dry and do not sweat which was a wonderful surprise. Most water resistant/proof boots cause my feet to sweat profusely as during the summer months it is consistently over 100 degrees in my workplace with the heat index factored in. Now, as far as slip resistance is concerned there is room for improvement in that category, that is why I lowered my rating to 4 stars. I have not had any falls or even close calls to a fall in these shoes, but I have had better performance for slip resistance in the past.
My overall impression of these work shoes is that the comfort of these shoes far outweigh the slip resistance. I would say that my work environment is an extreme condition, and that even the best performing shoes I have had in the past lost all their traction advantages within a month and a half. I am getting close to a month in my Moab's and they continue to get more comfortable and are not showing wear at the seams. I am fairly confident that I will make it far beyond my normal six month maximum use time and I am not surprised that the merrell quality is present in their work boot line but I am pleasantly surprised at how the materials are holding up to my workplace.

RDGGreat product!Was disappointed I couldn't find a store to try the work shoe on. IHowever, it came exactly as described and fits great! I have already recommended them to my coworkers. I will defiantly be coming back for more.

RDG

From
Prescott Valley, Arizona
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Costco Wholesale work shoe
Product Use

Great product!

Jun 02, 2017

Was disappointed I couldn't find a store to try the work shoe on. IHowever, it came exactly as described and fits great! I have already recommended them to my coworkers. I will defiantly be coming back for more.

EingvarDepends on your needsI've worn Moab ventilators for years and they've been the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn straight out of the box. (I've worn 3-4 pairs out in the last 5 years). I was excited when Merrill came out with Moab work boots, but concerned about the size availability. They don't have half sizes in the larger sizes, at least not when I ordered. I reached out to their tech group and it was recommended I go to the next size up. I ordered a 12 instead of the 11.5 I wanted, and they were too big. I just can't wear a lose fitting shoe at work, especially a heavy work boot. They conveniently have all the return paperwork in the delivered package. I filled it out, dropped it off at the post office, and now I'm waiting for my return to be processed. It's been about two weeks- we'll see how long it takes. In a nutshell, I'm sure they're great if you get the right size, but I wouldn't recommend ordering them if you want the half size that isn't available.

Eingvar

From
Russellville AR
AgeSize and Width Purchased:GenderProduct Use
Had to return- wrong size
Product Use

Depends on your needs

May 16, 2017

I've worn Moab ventilators for years and they've been the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn straight out of the box. (I've worn 3-4 pairs out in the last 5 years). I was excited when Merrill came out with Moab work boots, but concerned about the size availability. They don't have half sizes in the larger sizes, at least not when I ordered. I reached out to their tech group and it was recommended I go to the next size up. I ordered a 12 instead of the 11.5 I wanted, and they were too big. I just can't wear a lose fitting shoe at work, especially a heavy work boot. They conveniently have all the return paperwork in the delivered package. I filled it out, dropped it off at the post office, and now I'm waiting for my return to be processed. It's been about two weeks- we'll see how long it takes. In a nutshell, I'm sure they're great if you get the right size, but I wouldn't recommend ordering them if you want the half size that isn't available.

bwizzlecomfort and protectionI do kegging and distribution for a Brewery. I am on my feet a day and tend to drop lots of stuff on my feet. I have been buying moab ventilators for a while due to great experiences with them while deployed to Afghanistan.
I didn't know Merrel made composite toe boots/ shoes.
I'm glad they do, way better than the other brands. I know I could also dismount in the mountains of Paktika and Nangahar province with these shoes and my feet would thank me for it.

bwizzle

From
houston, tx
AgeSize and Width Purchased:GenderProduct Use
Beer kegging and distribution.
Product Use

comfort and protection

May 10, 2017

I do kegging and distribution for a Brewery. I am on my feet a day and tend to drop lots of stuff on my feet. I have been buying moab ventilators for a while due to great experiences with them while deployed to Afghanistan.
I didn't know Merrel made composite toe boots/ shoes.
I'm glad they do, way better than the other brands. I know I could also dismount in the mountains of Paktika and Nangahar province with these shoes and my feet would thank me for it.